Draft Council Budget 2023/24

Draft Council Budget 2023/24

Wellington Shire Council has prepared a draft Budget for the financial year commencing on 1 July 2023 and ending 30 June 2024 and is seeking written submissions.

The draft 2023/24 Budget is available via the link below from Wednesday 19 April to Monday 8 May 2023.

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Budget Submission Process

Submissions will be considered in accordance with Section 96 of the Local Government Act 2020. Any person proposing to make a written submission on the draft 2023/24 Budget must do so no later than 5.00pm on Monday 8 May 2023.

There are three options available for submissions:

• Online: Complete the online submission form (https://your.wellington.vic.gov.au/).
• Hardcopy: Your submission should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Wellington Shire Council, 18 Desailly Street (PO BOX 506), Sale VIC 3850 and marked as DRAFT BUDGET SUBMISSION‍
• ‍In Person: Attend the Special Council Meeting on Thursday 18 May 2023 from 3:00pm at the Council Chambers, Port of Sale (Wellington Centre) 70 Foster Street, Sale

The draft 2023/24 Budget will be available on Council’s website www.wellington.vic.gov.au and Council's Have Your Say website Your Wellington Your Say from Wednesday 19 April to Monday 8 May 2023.

Any person wishing to be heard in support of their submission is entitled to be heard by Council or be represented by a person acting on their behalf, at the Special Council Meeting on Thursday 18 May 2023 at 3.00pm in the Council Chamber at the Wellington Centre, 70 Foster Street, Sale.

After consideration of submissions, Council will consider the adoption of the 2023/24 Budget at a Council Meeting on Tuesday 6 June 2023 at 3.00pm.

Any person requiring further information concerning the draft 2023/24 Budget should contact Arthur Skipitaris, General Manager Corporate Services on 1300 366 244.

David Morcom
Chief Executive Officer

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